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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.41, 20,556.87 and 8,182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.41, 20,556.87 and 8,182.33 is: 11,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.41 : 20,556.87 = 8,182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.41/20,556.87 = 8,182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.41x = 20,556.87 × 8,182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.41x = 168,203,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,203,058.06/14,895.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.28

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